What does the VDC do?

ALTN8NRG · 06-26-2012, 06:35 AM

Pardon the expression: It saves your @$$.

It's saved mine. It just started to rain. I did an aggressive lane change not realizing just how wet the road was (even though it looked dry). I felt the Z start to rotate (fishtail at 90mph). VDC kicked in before I could say "Oh..." and straightened the car out.

It's easy to kick the rear end out. I leave it on.

'10Anamoly · 06-26-2012, 06:57 AM

Has anyone tested the car without VDC on and with the TC fuse pulled? Notice any additional power linearity and torque? Was considering the idea of wiring in a switch to one of my extra three center console buttons which runs to the Bosch module so that you could fully disable traction control if you wanted to via a quick switch.

Thoughts?

ChrisSlicks · 06-26-2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Has anyone tested the car without VDC on and with the TC fuse pulled? Notice any additional power linearity and torque? Was considering the idea of wiring in a switch to one of my extra three center console buttons which runs to the Bosch module so that you could fully disable traction control if you wanted to via a quick switch.

Thoughts?

There is absolutely no difference in performance until you break traction.

cossie1600 · 06-26-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Has anyone tested the car without VDC on and with the TC fuse pulled? Notice any additional power linearity and torque? Was considering the idea of wiring in a switch to one of my extra three center console buttons which runs to the Bosch module so that you could fully disable traction control if you wanted to via a quick switch.

Thoughts?

I did. I have a video of it somewhere comparing it. vdc makes a huge difference, abls not so much

RoadsterST · 06-10-2014, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '10Anamoly

Has anyone tested the car without VDC on and with the TC fuse pulled? Notice any additional power linearity and torque? Was considering the idea of wiring in a switch to one of my extra three center console buttons which runs to the Bosch module so that you could fully disable traction control if you wanted to via a quick switch.

Thoughts?

my VDC stays off and wired the YAW sensor to turn off when I switch to manual mode on my auto. There are no noticeable performance improvements but the driving experience is what it should be. You have to stay alert and in control, just like the muscle cars of the past. It will definitly let you do whatever you want it to do, and will remind you quickly if you've gone too far

Sent while driving!

06-26-2012, 06:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
'10Anamoly Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: GA Posts: 882 Drives: 2010 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 18	Has anyone tested the car without VDC on and with the TC fuse pulled? Notice any additional power linearity and torque? Was considering the idea of wiring in a switch to one of my extra three center console buttons which runs to the Bosch module so that you could fully disable traction control if you wanted to via a quick switch. Thoughts? __________________ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 374rwhp, 360rwtq SAE / GT500 Axle-Backs / Brembo Pack / Track Pack / Recaros / 6spd Last edited by '10Anamoly; 06-26-2012 at 07:04 AM.

06-26-2012, 06:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
ALTN8NRG Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 15 Drives: 2010 370Z M6 SIL Rep Power: 16	Pardon the expression: It saves your @$$. It's saved mine. It just started to rain. I did an aggressive lane change not realizing just how wet the road was (even though it looked dry). I felt the Z start to rotate (fishtail at 90mph). VDC kicked in before I could say "Oh..." and straightened the car out. It's easy to kick the rear end out. I leave it on.